CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
Published: July 20, 2004Recall ID: 04182Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
Product Description & Identification
The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells, along with the weight of the dumbbell.
Affected Products
Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Jumpking-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Chrome-Dumbbells- |
| Title | CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dumbbell.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled dumbbell |
| Hazards › Name | Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles, including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe. |
| Products › Name | Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.2 million |
| Recall I D | 2655 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide, from June 2000 through May 14, 2004, for between $4 and $45. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells, along with the weight of the dumbbell. |
| Recall Number | 04182 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Jumpking at (800) 322-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. or go to the company's website at www.jumpking.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |